Category: Love

Best Playgrounds in the Tri-Cities
June 7, 2017 one Response

Best Playgrounds in the Tri-Cities

We love the beautiful trees, lakes, oceans and parks in the Tri-Cities, and my 8 year old has tried out many of the playgrounds at these special places over the years. We have our favourites, and today we are sharing...
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Explore your Creativity at Place des Arts
November 27, 2016 3 Responses

Explore your Creativity at Place des Arts

With my new focus on self love and making time for myself, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and sign up for some art classes this fall. An invitation to attend a felting workshop at Place des Arts...
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Tips to Keep your Child Reading this Summer
July 4, 2016 No Responses

Tips to Keep your Child Reading this Summer

There is nothing my 7 year old dude loves more than reading and he has become an excellent reader for his age. Having said that, it’s been hard work with daily reading sessions to help him learn to read and develop...
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Hockey Wives: Put some Pep in your Step as a Mother
April 24, 2016 No Responses

Hockey Wives: Put some Pep in your Step as a Mother

I am addicted to Hockey Wives. It’s Season 2 and I really look forward to pouring a glass of wine on Wednesday evenings and sitting down to find out what Angela Price, MP Morin, Tiffany Parros, Noureen DeWulf and the gang...
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A Visit to Capilano Canyon Lights
December 19, 2015 No Responses

A Visit to Capilano Canyon Lights

This year we made our second annual trip to visit Capilano Canyon Lights – an event which has quickly become one of my family’s favourite things to do during the Christmas holidays. It was so fun to be close to...
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Christmas at Flyover Canada 2015
December 18, 2015 No Responses

Christmas at Flyover Canada 2015

We had a great time visiting Christmas at Flyover Canada this year. The 2015 holiday edition of FlyOver Canada takes you on a high flying tour across Canada AND you get to visit Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Santa is in...
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Family New Year’s Eve Party at Rocky Mountain Flatbread
December 16, 2015 No Responses

Family New Year’s Eve Party at Rocky Mountain Flatbread

Rocky Mountain Flatbread has the perfect New Year’s Eve party planned for families – and the best part is there is no babysitter needed! There are two styles of party to choose from depending on which you location you choose....
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Vancouver Christmas Market – A Family Favourite
November 30, 2015 No Responses

Vancouver Christmas Market – A Family Favourite

Last week, my family visited the Vancouver Christmas Market which has become one of our favourite activities to do in Metro Vancouver over the holiday season.
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Review
November 17, 2015 No Responses

Rocky Mountain Soap Company Review

I recently attended a special event at the new Rocky Mountain Soap Company store at Metropolis at Metrotown. The first thing I noticed is that the store smells divine and the products look amazing – almost good enough to eat!
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Halloween Events in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities
October 25, 2015 No Responses

Halloween Events in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities

Halloween is almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you are on the lookout for last minute, affordable family activities. Here are some great Halloween events in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities for the coming week.  Happy Halloween!
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Halloween at Flyover Canada
October 24, 2015 No Responses

Halloween at Flyover Canada

This weekend, my family attended Halloween at Flyover Canada at Canada Place in Vancouver for some family-style Halloween fun.
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EarthBites Cooking Class Series
October 4, 2015 No Responses

EarthBites Cooking Class Series

Recently, I had the opportunity to take in an EarthBites cooking class in Vancouver with the delightful Chef Alex Tung of La Grotta Del Formaggio who is an absolute wonder with cooking pasta.
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Harrison Hot Springs with Kids
July 28, 2015 No Responses

Harrison Hot Springs with Kids

I am always on the lookout for fun family getaways and Harrison Hot Springs is one of my new favourites! We were lucky enough to enjoy two unique getaways to Harrison Hot Springs this year and it was so much...
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Canada Day in Burnaby, New West and the Tri-Cities in 2015
June 27, 2015 No Responses

Canada Day in Burnaby, New West and the Tri-Cities in 2015

We are proud Canadians and love celebrating Canada Day. In past years, we have taken part in amazing celebrations in Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and New Westminster. If you are looking for Canada Day activities in the area...
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The New Red Robin Kids Menu and a Giveaway
May 25, 2015 89 Responses

The New Red Robin Kids Menu and a Giveaway

“I want to go to Red Robin!” That’s the plea I hear from my 6 year old son when it’s time to choose a restaurant for a special night out. Red Robin is right at the top of his list. So I...
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Surrey International Children’s Festival Family Pack Giveaway
April 30, 2015 13 Responses

Surrey International Children’s Festival Family Pack Giveaway

The Surrey International Children’s Festival is coming up and promises to be a great family event to engage children in the arts in a fun and interactive way. We have never been but are really looking forward to attending this...
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Timberline Ranch Family Festival
April 22, 2015 No Responses

Timberline Ranch Family Festival

On Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge will be hosting their third annual Family Festival! This event will feature western shows, pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, a western photo booth, archery, climbing...
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Win a Nature’s Path Healthy Family Expo Prize Pack
March 24, 2015 23 Responses

Win a Nature’s Path Healthy Family Expo Prize Pack

With the Healthy Family Expo coming up fast on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in downtown Vancouver, I am delighted to be giving away two tickets (and you’ll be able to take the whole family because kids under 12 receive free...
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A Christmas Tradition: The Nutcracker
December 5, 2014 No Responses

A Christmas Tradition: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker ballet is a wonderful holiday tradition for families. This year, the Goh Ballet is featuring Prima Ballerina Paloma Herrera of the American Ballet Theatre in the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. I for one am looking forward...
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Poetry is a Powerful Tool for Recovery for Young Eating Disorder Patients
October 29, 2014 No Responses

Poetry is a Powerful Tool for Recovery for Young Eating Disorder Patients

On November 15th, Pandora’s Collective presents a “Midnight in Paris” themed gala fundraiser to help raise funds for the poetry outreach program at the BC Children’s Hospital Eating Disorder Clinic.
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Thrift or Treat Giveaway: Halloween Costumes at Value Village
October 14, 2014 13 Responses

Thrift or Treat Giveaway: Halloween Costumes at Value Village

Each year I ask my son the age old question, “What are you going to be for Halloween?? This year he didn’t have anything in mind (much to my surprise) so I took him shopping to find the perfect costume...
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